90th General Assembly
Summary of HB2945
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House Sponsors:
SCOTT.

Short description: 
NEW HOME ACCESS FEATURES REQD                                              

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:
        Creates the Basic Access  to  Housing  Act.   Provides  that  all      
   private  single-family  spec  homes designed and constructed for first      
   occupancy after March 13,  1999  must  include  certain  basic  access      
   features,  including  a  no-step exterior entrance with a 36-inch-wide      
   door, interior doors  allowing  32  inches  of  clearance,  electrical      
   outlets  at  least  15 inches above the floor, and reinforced bathroom      
   walls.  Preempts home rule powers. Provides  that  the  Department  of      
   Human  Rights  shall oversee the administration of the Act and receive      
   and review  complaints  alleging  violations  of  the  Act.  Effective      
   immediately.                                                                
 
Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE

   Last action date: 99-01-12

           Location: House

 Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE -   0     SENATE -   0


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